RWC: Japan v Ireland (Pool A)

[taniwharugby]

@nzzp Ireland are 2 now arent they...

[Billy Tell]

Hi guys. I’m new to rugby but I thought I’d watch this game cos the number 1 side is playing. They are really dominating territory and possession too. The green side on the hand seem a little short of ideas.

[Damo]

Ireland will almost certainly finish the stronger and take the game comfortably.

Japan's handling is letting them down currently.

[nzzp]

Bloody commentators. Japan drop it cold, uncontested, and they are all 'well the kciking game worked'.

Ireland aren't looking that intimidating any more, Japan growing into the game.

[taniwharugby]

@nzzp Irish seem to be waiting for Gardner to award penalties and he is telling them to use it

[Siam]

Scotland v japan turning into a must watch game

[taniwharugby]

not getting much out of this game in the try bonus promo at TAB so far.

[mariner4life]

That penalty was bullshit

[Billy Tell]

When Ireland’s plan A goes well they are fearsome. They have no plan B. Crash crash box kick or long kick at the moment.

[Damo]

The Japanese are playing like their lives depend on it. Ireland look a little sluggish and predictable.

We probably end up playing the losing team in the quarters.

[taniwharugby]

interesting Gardner let Ireland move when the Japanese 9 had hands on

[MiketheSnow]

Leitch down and out 😞

And he's up 😀

[Billy Tell]

If japan get the lead this could get really interesting.

[Billy Tell]

Japanese 9 has been outstanding.

[antipodean]

@taniwharugby said in RWC: Japan v Ireland (Pool A):

interesting Gardner let Ireland move when the Japanese 9 had hands on

Because he's a shit ref.

Ireland looking decidedly poor so far.

[shark]

@Damo said in RWC: Japan v Ireland (Pool A):

The Japanese are playing like their lives depend on it. Ireland look a little sluggish and predictable.

We probably end up playing the losing team in the quarters.

Nah, even if Japan win, they could easily drop a game to Samoa and/or Scotland. But Ireland will beat Samoa and Russia.

[ACT Crusader]

Woooohooooo try time.

[No Quarter]

@taniwharugby said in RWC: Japan v Ireland (Pool A):

interesting Gardner let Ireland move when the Japanese 9 had hands on

It was offside he just let it go. Number 1 team in the world always get favoured by the ref

[No Quarter]

TRY!!!!!

[MiketheSnow]

You fucking beauty.

Thoroughly deserved.

Great skill.

Ireland lucky Japan scored because the YC was coming out from Gardner.

Great kick

Japan 16 - 12 Ireland
61 mins gone